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Thermopod + Dualcaster Mage + Return to Action Combo

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  • Prerequisites

    What do I need to start this combo?

    • Thermopod on the battlefield.
    • Dualcaster Mage and Return to Action in hand.
    • {2}{b}{r}{r} available

  • Steps

    How does this combo work?

    • 1
      Cast Return to Action by paying its mana cost.
    • 2
      Holding priority, cast Dualcaster Mage by paying its mana cost.
    • 3
      When Dualcaster Mage enters, it triggers, copying Return to Action, with the copy targeting Dualcaster Mage.
    • 4
      Resolve the copy of Return to Action.
    • 5
      Holding priority, activate Thermopod by sacrificing Dualcaster Mage.
    • 6
      When Dualcaster Mage dies, it triggers, returning it from your graveyard to the battlefield.
    • 7
      Repeat from step 3.

  • Results

    What do I get from this combo?

    • Infinite creature LTB
    • Infinite creature ETB
    • Infinite creature sacrifice triggers
    • Infinite death triggers
    • Infinite red mana
    • Infinite magecraft triggers

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Commander Bracket Information

In which Commander Bracket(s) am I allowed to play this combo?

1-2

Exhibition and Core

(no 2-card combos)

Any combos that require three or more cards are allowed.

3

Upgraded

(no early game 2-card combos)

Any combos that require three or more cards are allowed.

4-5

Optimized and CEDH

(all combos are allowed)

All combos are allowed.

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